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New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges

by Drew Johnson March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.

Local & State, News, Politics

Progressives go after Angus King for backing judge nominees who won’t say Biden won in 2020

by Billy Kobin March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

This is not the first time left-wing groups have targeted King for voting to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees.

Local & State, News

Man struck by train recovering at Lewiston hospital

by Mark LaFlamme March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Police identified the injured man as Daniel Aldridge, 33, a Lewiston transient.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

‘Fae for a Dae’ held in Auburn

by Russ Dillingham March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Photographer Russ Dillingham captures the fantastical pop-up market at the Auburn Mall.

Local & State, News

Turner plans for changes at transfer station to make it easier on residents

by Donna M. Perry March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The proposal will allow for the relocation of a trash compactor and the possible addition of another.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

US Supreme Court won’t hear Maine case about parental rights on gender in schools

by Riley Board March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Amber Lavigne sued a Damariscotta-based school district in 2023, arguing it violated her rights by not informing her about her 13-year-old’s gender expression.